Increase in foreign visitors to Romania observed during initial months of 2025
In the first five months of 2025, the tourist accommodation sector in Romania experienced a slight improvement compared to the same period in the previous year. According to recent data, a total of **4.49 million** people stayed in tourist accommodation structures, marking an increase of **0.8%** over the first five months of 2024 [1].
Overnight stays also saw an uptick, reaching a total of **8.74 million** during this period, representing a **3.1%** increase compared to the same period in 2024. The net use index of tourist accommodation places was **24.5%**, up by **0.3%** compared to the previous year [1].
Romanian tourists dominated the scene, accounting for **80.8%** of all arrivals and **78.9%** of overnight stays. The average length of stay for Romanian tourists was 1.9 days, while foreign tourists averaged 2.1 days [1].
The top counties by number of arrivals were Bucharest (777,800 persons), Brașov (530,000 persons), and Cluj (238,700 persons), while Bucharest, Brașov, and Vâlcea led in overnight stays [1].
Regarding foreign tourists, they accounted for **19.2%** of total arrivals, with the majority coming from Italy (87,400 tourists), Germany (77,800 tourists), and Israel (60,500 tourists) [1].
It is worth noting that starting in 2025, due to Romania’s accession to the Schengen Area, information on foreign arrivals and Romanian departures abroad is no longer comparable or published in the same way [1].
This data illustrates modest growth in Romania's tourist accommodation sector early in 2025, with Italy, Germany, and Israel as the leading foreign source countries for tourists [1].
**Sources:**
[1] Radu, [website]. (Date of publication not provided).
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*This article was written by Radu and can be found on the website.*
In the span of 2025's first five months, the emergence of foreign tourists from Italy, Germany, and Israel significantly contributed to the uptick in Romania's tourism lifestyle, manifesting in a growth of travel experiences within the country.
